Children's Book Writing Course
This course equips aspiring authors with essential skills to write and format engaging children's picture books for ages 4-7, from plotting and writing to submission preparation.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Children’s Book Writing Course provides practical tools to create engaging picture book manuscripts for ages 4–7. Learn to write concise, vivid text, develop age-appropriate dialogue, and balance words with illustrations. Master picture book structure, clear formatting, effective illustration notes, and thorough revision, so your stories read aloud smoothly and are ready for professional submission.
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Develop skills
- Craft age-appropriate picture book plots with strong child-centred stakes.
- Write vivid, concise 400–800 word manuscripts that read aloud beautifully.
- Plan 24–32 page picture book layouts with page-turn tension and pacing.
- Add clear, minimal illustration notes that enhance, not repeat, the text.
- Format submission-ready manuscripts that meet agent and publisher standards.
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